![]() ![]() Perceforest and the Moors, both subject to Aurora’s rule after the death of her father, give us a taste of a queen’s power… and all the responsibilities that come with it. ![]() Heart of the Moors is an original Disney novel, set between the events of Maleficent and Mistress, that is yet to be brought to life on screen (ehem, Disney, please bring it to life on screen). ![]() ![]() Ultimately – so the plot goes – true love does conquer all, but not in the way you think. It also introduces us to the enchanting Moors home to w allerbogs, tree sentinels, mushroom faeries, hedgehog faeries, pixies, hobs, foxkin and other magical creatures. The tale provides an intriguing origin story exploring her conflicted relationship with King Stefan, Aurora and the kingdom of Perceforest. Maleficent is loosely based on Disney’s 1959 Sleeping Beauty though portraying the story from the perspective of the antagonist, Maleficent. But first, for those of you unfamiliar with the series, allow me to briefly outline the plot(s): There is a lot to unpack in the moving, magical Maleficent feast. Well, I spent Saturday and Sunday soaking up all the Maleficent series has to offer (so far!), thanks to the Disney films, Holly Black’s Heart of the Moors, and the Maleficent: Mistress of Evil novelization by Elizabeth Rudnick. Magic beyond the Moors: Disney’s Maleficent stories transform love and take on Shakespeare ![]()
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